The Course at Wente Vineyards
About
Located less than an hour east of San Francisco, the Course at Wente Vineyards sprawls across the lush, rolling hills of Livermore Valley. Greg Norman carefully crafted the golf course, creating one of northern California's most challenging layouts. The course incorporates three different landscapes: woodlands, grassy meadows, and mature vineyards. All throughout the golf course though, golfers will be faced with dramatic elevation changes that cause tricky uneven lies but that also means there are panoramic views to be enjoyed on almost every hole. The fairways and landing areas are narrow and require good club management. The prevailing winds add another challenging element to the course. The Course at Wente Vineyards' back nine holes are more demanding with the par 3s being especially memorable. It is a tough but fair round that will reward proper club selection and strategy.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by mmuncrief on 03/24/2026
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Photo submitted by u3393655 on 10/22/2025
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Photo submitted by u3393655 on 10/22/2025
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Photo submitted by albatrossx2 on 06/10/2025
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Photo submitted by albatrossx2 on 06/10/2025
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Photo submitted by albatrossx2 on 06/10/2025
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Photo submitted by almightyanne1 on 06/03/2025
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Photo submitted by jbjking on 04/21/2025
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Photo submitted by jbjking on 04/21/2025
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Photo submitted by chenyuyu on 04/16/2025
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Photo submitted by u000005869742 on 01/17/2025
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Photo submitted by u000005869742 on 01/17/2025
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Practice Range Photo submitted by rmacaalay on 11/07/2024
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Hole 16, 17, 18. Photo submitted by rmacaalay on 11/07/2024
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Photo submitted by bink407 on 09/15/2024
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Photo submitted by bink407 on 09/15/2024
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Photo submitted by u314161073440 on 02/08/2024
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Photo submitted by markromanculpepper on 12/09/2023
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Photo submitted by 20putts on 11/19/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161073440 on 07/24/2023
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Photo submitted by Michaeltraver on 11/22/2022
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Photo submitted by rich4par on 10/20/2022
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Photo submitted by rich4par on 10/20/2022
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Photo submitted by bejuma on 07/17/2022
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Photo submitted by fariaskw on 05/12/2022
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Photo submitted by fariaskw on 05/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u314160950462 on 06/17/2021
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Photo submitted by u000005215666 on 03/10/2021
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Photo submitted by Sunti88 on 10/29/2020
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Photo submitted by NorCAGolfer47 on 07/26/2020
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Photo submitted by Sunti88 on 07/10/2020
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Majestic views on all holes Photo submitted by Anthonyreid on 01/09/2020
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Photo submitted by carlos72 on 07/21/2019
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Photo submitted by carlos72 on 07/21/2019
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Hole 1 Photo submitted by Sihawker on 04/06/2018
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The view from 10 Photo submitted by Sihawker on 04/06/2018
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Photo submitted by torainca on 09/09/2014
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A look back down the 3rd fairway on a gorgeous day at Wente! Photo submitted by jeffinMDR on 03/12/2014
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The view down 18 from the 19th hole, late in the day after the round Photo submitted by jeffinMDR on 03/12/2014
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A moment of golf gratitude Photo submitted by marsage on 02/02/2014
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5th hole Photo submitted by GrumpyGreg on 08/23/2013
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Photo submitted by Jorge1065897 on 04/24/2013
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Nice anyway you look :) Photo submitted by Jorge1065897 on 04/24/2013
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Photo submitted by Jorge1065897 on 04/24/2013
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Photo submitted by Jorge1065897 on 04/24/2013
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Photo submitted by Thomas8037876 on 04/16/2013
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Photo submitted by bigman4par on 01/30/2013
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Photo submitted by bigman4par on 01/30/2013
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Photo submitted by bigman4par on 01/30/2013
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Photo submitted by Cornbread2082 on 01/21/2013
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Bird's eye view from the driving range. Photo submitted by statboysffl on 01/07/2013
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Hole #1 Photo submitted by statboysffl on 01/07/2013
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Amazing view from the tee box on #10 Photo submitted by statboysffl on 01/07/2013
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Another shot from #10 Photo submitted by statboysffl on 01/07/2013
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Hole #10 It's not very long, but there's a lot of trouble to the right! Photo submitted by statboysffl on 01/07/2013
Golfer Reviews
Gorgeous Day
I have played here a number of times and the greens were in phenomenal shape and everything rolled true except the one I lipped out on 18. :)
A Gem
Great layout with spacious course winding thru the beautiful vineyards and hills. Elevated tees and greens on almost every hole add interest/challenge for scoring as well as some great views. Course in great shape. Greens are fast but true and fair. Will definitely be back.
Amazing Course
My second time here, just an awesome place to play. The course is in mint condition and the greens are fast! Staff is friendly, carts have GPS, truly an amazing course.
Great course.
Beautiful course. Well maintained and a good challenge for all levels. Views are spectacular.
Another great experience
Course was in immaculate condition with the cold nights and little rain. From tee to green on every hole, just pristine. Played in a foursome and pace of play was quick. During COVID-19, only the grille next to the pro shop was open without a course cart or the shack after the 9th. Passing a temperature check is mandatory to check in. Can’t wait to play Wente again.
Interesting Course in Great Shape
Course in best shape this year. Cooler weather and some rain have greatly improved the fairways. Greens are very fast..beware.
Wente Wonderland
A beautiful course tucked in the breathtaking vineyards of Livermore. This place has it all; great pace of play, beautiful conditions, and fun challenging holes. The greens run fast but true and the drive up “Lombard Street” is a real pleasure.
The blind approach to 12 is tough but rewarding when you use the topography to aid your shot. I simply cannot recommend this course more. The elevation changes and degrees of pitch coupled with native areas between the tee box and the fairway is very well done.
Bravo to the staff for keeping tee times spaced well. There were several holes where we felt as if the entire course was ours alone. This was a relaxing round where the day melted away and the troubles of the world paused for a few hours. I can’t wait to return to try their grill which looked awesome but sadly was closed by the time we finished.
Wente golf
Wente golf course is one of the best courses in the area. Condition was excellent for time of year. Pace of play was good and steady. Course lay out is challenging and scenic.
Amazing Course
This course is amazing. It was a bit chilly when I arrived and there was a slight frost delay, but once you got to the first tee box and the sun hits you it was not cold again.
The grounds are in amazing shape. Fairways are immaculate and the greens quick. The sand is also phenomenal. Truly one of the great courses in the Bay Area.
I think it’s great that they are on GolfNow, but the members I played with didn’t love that. They were great partners though and made me very interested in a membership.
If you get a chance to play, I highly recommend. It’s worth the $150.
I don't say this lightly - the best in the Bay
I've played here 3 times and each time I leave thinking "that was golf heaven." If you exclude the Monterey Peninsula and private courses, this is the best golf course in the Bay Area by a wide margin over TPC Harding Park and the other candidates. Every blade of grass, every bunker, every green is just exactly as you'd want it. And the views on some of the holes are just absurdly good. This is Greg Norman's best course and probably in my all-time top 10 public courses.
very good
The problem was with golfnow. I booked for 1:15 and the conformation showed 1:15 to 5:15 in one place and 2:15 in another place. The course received 2:30 from golf now. Something is very wrong on the golfnow end.
Very nice course and layout
The entire front 9 and 1-2 holes on the back nine are cart path only. Allow more than 3 hours to play 18 holes. Cart needed to be returned by 6:30pm. Will definitely return!
WenTEE It up high!
The course was in excellent shape. Greens firm and very fast. The practice green speed was identical to the course. So get some pre round putts in. Layout is amazing how they utilized the top of the hill for 3 holes after you climb “Lombard Street” to hole 10. Overall experience was excellent. Highly recommend a round here. The facility wasn’t entirely open for Covid. But there was still a food and drink service on the patio.